The Forge represents a major new investment in the Trades District – Bloomington’s innovation district. This new Class A office space features contemporary design and LEED Silver Certification features. Free monthly parking available at Trades District Garage. Together, with the transformational CHIPs-related investments at NSWC Crane Westgate and IU’s renewed focus on taking a leading role in driving regional economic development, The Forge at the Trades District is poised to become a dynamic hub for collaboration and acceleration of our regional innovation clusters.